... AT THE WORKHOUSE. Christmas Day—in accordance with the commendable practice observed in ttoe enlightened days—was celebrated at Ho! le Workhouse with ite usual accompaniments of festivity. The proceedings throughout the entire day were thoroughly enjoyed ...

... AT THE WORKHOUSE Happiness again reigned at the Work house on Christmas Day and the inmates spent a real merry day. The Master and Matron (Mr. and Mrs, F. J. Pinner) and the staff were untiring in their sunccessful efforfs to ensure that those under their ...

... AT THE WORKHOUSE thia is invariably a long-looked-forward-to and happily enjoyed period of festivity. The Board of Gaardians, aiways mindful of the comfort of those of whom they haye charge, make the besi of provision for their alround enjoyment. In this ...

... the season’s festivities at the Workhouse, and this week it is satisfactory to note that Mr. R. Waterfield, Bridge Foot Stores, Horncastle, bas within the past ten days presented each man, woman and child at the Workhouse, altogether numbering 84, with ...

... AT THE WORKHOUSE. The inmates at the Workhouse were azain remembered during the festive season, and a visit to that institution on Xma Day found a happy and enjoyalle scene. The dining hall and wards had been suitably decorated, and everythine possille ...

... IN THE WORKHOUSE. Again this year the inmates of the Workhouse were provided for in lavish style, and every arrangement for their comfort and happiness was made by Mr. and Mrs. Berridge, the Master and Matron, and the Misses Ber- ridge. At their meeting ...

... TO THE WORKHOUSE? Mr. J. T. Houlden: You might penalise the other man and cause him, his wife and family to go into the workhouse. The Clerk: The point then becomes one for the magistrates. Mr. Houlden: There was a recent case where a man was sent to ...

... AT THE WORKHOUSE. If there are any happy places at Chrietmaa time, it ia in the Workhouses of this old country of dura. In every one of the Poor Law institutions there is that epirit of Christmaa that wae so dear to Dickens. Progress has made these places ...

... AT THE WORKHOUSE. Within the limits of becoming mirth everything was done to make Christmas a gala day for those whom the tide of time ard circumstance has compelled to seek the refuge of the Horncastle Workhouse. For the 100 inmates a very substantial ...

... AT THE WORKHOUSE. The following letter was read to the Board :— “ To the Chairman and Guardians of the Horncastle Union.—Gentlemen,—Once again with great pleasure I take the liberty to address you. I beg on behalf of myself and all the other inmates to ...

... AT THE WORKHOUSE. The inmates at the Workhouse were not dorgotten during the festive season, and a ‘visit to that institution on Xmas Day found a happy and enjoyable scene. The dining hall and wards were decorated in true Xmas fashion, and everything ...

... WORKHOUSE MATTERS. The General Purposes Committee reported that they held a meeting that morning, when quotations for glass for the greenhouse in the workhouse garden were received and considered as follows : —Pilkington Bros., Sheffield, £3 2s. 6d.; ...